Ohio State Buckeyes

The Ohio State Buckeyes are the athletic teams of Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. The school colors are scarlet and grey and the teams compete in the Big Ten conference. The school boasts seven Heisman Trophy winners and 22 NCAA National Championships. Famous athletes include Jack Nicklaus, Jesse Owens, John Havlicek and Archie Griffin.

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The announced crowd...

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PENN STATE VS. AKRON
Noon at Beaver Stadium
TV: ABC
RADIO: WAEB AM-790
SERIES HISTORY: Penn State leads 5-0
LAST MEETING: Penn State 21-3 in 2014
THE STORYLINE
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After finishing one spot out of the College Football Playoff last season, Penn State wants to make a better argument for itself in 2017.
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Five predictions for Penn State’s 2017 football season
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Marcus Allen bought a rainbow-paisley bow tie to wear in Chicago, where he was determined to represent Penn State, and himself, with flair.
“Thought it was funky,” Allen said at the Big Ten media days this month. “Like some Jimi Hendrix-type stuff.”
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